I love flowers and the Rose is my favorite flower. Generally flowers are associated with joyous occasions and I suppose that is a large part of their appeal. At least it is for me. Here is a bit of flower trivia for you.
(1) Tulip bulbs can be substituted for onions in cooking.
(2) 60 % of all US-grown fresh cut flowers come from California.
(3) Supposedly throwing rose leaves into a flame will bring you good luck.
I shall try #3, just to see if that is right. I could use a little good luck. :)
Posted by: Lucia | July 08, 2009 at 02:55 PM
We all need some of that good luck Lucia ... :-)
Posted by: Paul | July 08, 2009 at 04:24 PM
I had never heard that third one but definitely will give it a try next time it's cool enough for a fire in the fireplace :)
Posted by: Rain | July 08, 2009 at 06:00 PM
I think I would rather make a trip to the store if I was out of onions.
Posted by: Bonnie | July 08, 2009 at 08:36 PM
That's it we need to put a 50% tax on flower exports to other states. That will solve our budget crisis.
Posted by: Ingineer66 | July 09, 2009 at 12:31 AM
Aliums is aliums, I'd use more garlic if I ran out of onions, unless it's for hot dogs or maybe a burger.
Posted by: west_rhino | July 09, 2009 at 08:21 AM
ALLIUMS do have an edible bulb w_r...:-)
Posted by: Paul | July 09, 2009 at 09:11 AM